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More expansion at MAN
Jet2.com Now Manchester Airports Biggest Scheduled Leisure Airline
– Nine new routes and 140,000 extra seats for 2010 – 1000,000 seats available from Manchester per year
Jet2.com has today established itself as Manchester Airport’s biggest scheduled leisure airline following the launch of a further four new routes (Dubrovnik, Split, Reus (Costa Dorada) and Prague for summer 2010.
Jet2.com will now serve nine new destinations next year, taking the total routes from Manchester with Jet2.com up to 28.
Today’s announcement means that Jet2.com now offers low fare flights to more destinations than any other airline operating scheduled services out of Manchester Airport and is the only airline to offer flights to Reus (Costa Dorada) from Manchester.
Aircraft at the North West base will be increased to service the new routes with 140,000 extra seats for summer 2010, up 20% on this year, and a total 1,000,000 seats now available per year from Manchester.
Starting fares include:
Dubrovnik from £49.99 one way including taxes departing from 29th April. Flying twice weekly (Thursdays and Sundays)
Split from £49.99 one way including taxes departing from 8th May. Flying twice weekly (Tuesday and Saturday)
Reus (Costa Dorada) from £29.99 one way including taxes departing from 25th May. Flying twice a week (Tuesdays and Saturdays)
Prague from £19.99 one way including taxes departing from 1st April. Flying four times a week (Mondays, Thursday, Friday and Sunday)
Philip Meeson, boss of Jet2.com, said:
“At Jet2.com we are bucking the trend of other airlines by significantly increasing our services across our bases. Now as Manchester’s favourite and biggest scheduled leisure airline we are leading the pack, offering the most number of scheduled leisure destinations."
“Our continued investment will see us increase our fleet at Manchester quite significantly and create hundreds of new jobs both at the airport and within the tourism industry as a whole."
“Next summer will see us fly up to 140,000 extra passengers to fantastic destinations across Europe and northern Africa, ensuring that people living in and around the region have an unprecedented choice of holiday destination."
“We have carefully planned our schedule and flight times to suit our passenger’s needs, giving them the option to take short breaks or longer holidays of seven, ten or 14 days. We also pride ourselves in offering friendly flights times, ensuring that our passengers get the most out of their holiday"
ATOL protected holidays are also be available to Dubrovnik, Split, Reus and Prague for summer 2010, bookable with a low deposit of just £30 per person. Customers can choose from room only to all inclusive packages, from 2 – 5 star hotels and apartments across a range of resorts.
Located in the far south of Croatia, Dubrovnik is often referred to as the jewel of the Adriatic coast. With beautiful beaches, chic bars, boutique hotels and restaurants, alongside many UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the picturesque walled-city offers something for all types of holidaymakers
Split is the second largest city in Croatia located on the Adriatic Coast. With a vast history ranging back to prehistoric times, Split is packed with evidence of its past including a grand Roman palace, medieval streets and further examples of inhabitation by Greeks, Venetians, Austrians and French. With a stunning coastline, clear sandy beaches and crystalline seas, the city is also a great location for a beach holiday.
Located to the south of Barcelona, Reus Airport provides ideal access in to Spain’s popular Costa Dorada (also known as the Golden Coast due to its extensive golden beaches). The ideal holiday location for families, the area benefits from beautiful coast-lines, quaint fishing towns and the world famous PortAventura theme park.
Prague is the ideal destination for a short city break with stunning architecture, a rich history and plenty of shops, markets and cobbled street to explore. It also offers an exciting nightlife with a selection of bars and clubs
– Nine new routes and 140,000 extra seats for 2010 – 1000,000 seats available from Manchester per year
Jet2.com has today established itself as Manchester Airport’s biggest scheduled leisure airline following the launch of a further four new routes (Dubrovnik, Split, Reus (Costa Dorada) and Prague for summer 2010.
Jet2.com will now serve nine new destinations next year, taking the total routes from Manchester with Jet2.com up to 28.
Today’s announcement means that Jet2.com now offers low fare flights to more destinations than any other airline operating scheduled services out of Manchester Airport and is the only airline to offer flights to Reus (Costa Dorada) from Manchester.
Aircraft at the North West base will be increased to service the new routes with 140,000 extra seats for summer 2010, up 20% on this year, and a total 1,000,000 seats now available per year from Manchester.
Starting fares include:
Dubrovnik from £49.99 one way including taxes departing from 29th April. Flying twice weekly (Thursdays and Sundays)
Split from £49.99 one way including taxes departing from 8th May. Flying twice weekly (Tuesday and Saturday)
Reus (Costa Dorada) from £29.99 one way including taxes departing from 25th May. Flying twice a week (Tuesdays and Saturdays)
Prague from £19.99 one way including taxes departing from 1st April. Flying four times a week (Mondays, Thursday, Friday and Sunday)
Philip Meeson, boss of Jet2.com, said:
“At Jet2.com we are bucking the trend of other airlines by significantly increasing our services across our bases. Now as Manchester’s favourite and biggest scheduled leisure airline we are leading the pack, offering the most number of scheduled leisure destinations."
“Our continued investment will see us increase our fleet at Manchester quite significantly and create hundreds of new jobs both at the airport and within the tourism industry as a whole."
“Next summer will see us fly up to 140,000 extra passengers to fantastic destinations across Europe and northern Africa, ensuring that people living in and around the region have an unprecedented choice of holiday destination."
“We have carefully planned our schedule and flight times to suit our passenger’s needs, giving them the option to take short breaks or longer holidays of seven, ten or 14 days. We also pride ourselves in offering friendly flights times, ensuring that our passengers get the most out of their holiday"
ATOL protected holidays are also be available to Dubrovnik, Split, Reus and Prague for summer 2010, bookable with a low deposit of just £30 per person. Customers can choose from room only to all inclusive packages, from 2 – 5 star hotels and apartments across a range of resorts.
Located in the far south of Croatia, Dubrovnik is often referred to as the jewel of the Adriatic coast. With beautiful beaches, chic bars, boutique hotels and restaurants, alongside many UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the picturesque walled-city offers something for all types of holidaymakers
Split is the second largest city in Croatia located on the Adriatic Coast. With a vast history ranging back to prehistoric times, Split is packed with evidence of its past including a grand Roman palace, medieval streets and further examples of inhabitation by Greeks, Venetians, Austrians and French. With a stunning coastline, clear sandy beaches and crystalline seas, the city is also a great location for a beach holiday.
Located to the south of Barcelona, Reus Airport provides ideal access in to Spain’s popular Costa Dorada (also known as the Golden Coast due to its extensive golden beaches). The ideal holiday location for families, the area benefits from beautiful coast-lines, quaint fishing towns and the world famous PortAventura theme park.
Prague is the ideal destination for a short city break with stunning architecture, a rich history and plenty of shops, markets and cobbled street to explore. It also offers an exciting nightlife with a selection of bars and clubs
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Interesting maths being used there by Jet2. I wasn't aware that 1m seats from Manchester offered in a year was bigger than the 1.6m offered by ZB.
They must have different calculators up norf
They must have different calculators up norf
The press release is carefully worded for a reason! (A load of Monarch's flights are charter).
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Originally Posted by compton3bravo
Don´t you think your daughter should have said thank you then!
Also I think the same woman shouted (more than simple voice raising) at a man to sit down, he should not have stood up at the time - But a simple request in the first instance rather than a rude riposte would have been enough IMHO.
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So how many A/C will now be based at MAN and what mix.
Prior to last announcement I think it was 5x 757 and 2 x 737.
I think 8A/C are needed for the latest increase at least most days and that still leaves gaps.
Prior to last announcement I think it was 5x 757 and 2 x 737.
I think 8A/C are needed for the latest increase at least most days and that still leaves gaps.
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LS v ZB Debate
My policy has always been never to praise or criticise any airline until I have travelled with them on at least five return flights, on the basis that anyone can have a 'less than desirable' experience be it cabin crew, service or a hard landing etc, on any individual flight.
Having experienced 5 return flights with LS over the past 4 years and 14 return flights with ZB over the past 8 years, I would offer my honest comparisons between the two airlines.
CHECK-IN
LS Generally ok but experienced two lengthy delays.
ZB Completely satisfied.
PUNCTUALITY
LS Excellent
ZB Excellent
AIRCRAFT COMFORT
LS Generally ok except for row 16 on G-LSAA which was very cramped.
ZB Consistently good.
AIRCRAFT INTERIOR CONDITION
LS Poor but not a problem really.
ZB Excellent
ON-BOARD SERVICE
LS Hit and miss
ZB Consistently good
ON-BOARD FOOD
LS Poor selection if meal not pre-booked and paid for in advance.
ZB Good selection and acceptable quality.
ON-BOARD DUTY FREE
LS Availability of advertised items appears to be a problem.
ZB All advertised items available.
CONCERNS
LS Age of aircraft and operating with legal minimum CC.
ZB None
WOULD I RECOMMEND
LS Certainly but mindful of concerns.
ZB Certainly.
Just my honest opinions.
Having experienced 5 return flights with LS over the past 4 years and 14 return flights with ZB over the past 8 years, I would offer my honest comparisons between the two airlines.
CHECK-IN
LS Generally ok but experienced two lengthy delays.
ZB Completely satisfied.
PUNCTUALITY
LS Excellent
ZB Excellent
AIRCRAFT COMFORT
LS Generally ok except for row 16 on G-LSAA which was very cramped.
ZB Consistently good.
AIRCRAFT INTERIOR CONDITION
LS Poor but not a problem really.
ZB Excellent
ON-BOARD SERVICE
LS Hit and miss
ZB Consistently good
ON-BOARD FOOD
LS Poor selection if meal not pre-booked and paid for in advance.
ZB Good selection and acceptable quality.
ON-BOARD DUTY FREE
LS Availability of advertised items appears to be a problem.
ZB All advertised items available.
CONCERNS
LS Age of aircraft and operating with legal minimum CC.
ZB None
WOULD I RECOMMEND
LS Certainly but mindful of concerns.
ZB Certainly.
Just my honest opinions.
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AIRCRAFT INTERIOR CONDITION
LS Poor but not a problem really.
ZB Excellent
LS Poor but not a problem really.
ZB Excellent
CONCERNS
LS Age of aircraft and operating with legal minimum CC.
ZB None
LS Age of aircraft and operating with legal minimum CC.
ZB None
ON-BOARD DUTY FREE
LS Availability of advertised items appears to be a problem.
ZB All advertised items available.
LS Availability of advertised items appears to be a problem.
ZB All advertised items available.
As has been mentioned on here numerous times, yes Jet2 do have some pretty old aircraft, but they are safe to fly on and are reguarly maintained, the cabins on the 737's have had a recent upgrade and the 757's that have not already had work on them, will be getting the make over treatment very soon. At the end of the day Jet2 are as busy as ever and making a decent profit this year, so they must be doing something right!
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Originally Posted by flybar
And which Northern Regional Airports do ZB fly from?
Not only did ZB leave BLK, they did so before the summer schedule of 2006 was complete, that was IMO bad form making their pax booked from BLK to APG travel to MAN
TSR2
I think you make some good points and try to be fair, I have flown with ZB and I don't agree on the comfort being on a par with LS. I am talking about the 737s which IMO are much more comfortable than ZBs A320s which IMO were cramped.
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Based aircraft currently stands at:
LBA: 3x 757, 7x 737 (1 757 to NCL and 1 737 to MAN vs summer 09)
MAN: 4x 757, 4x 737 (1 737 up on this year)
NCL: 2x 757, 1/2x737 (1 757 up on this year)
BFS: 3x 737 (no change)
EDI: 2/3x 737 (no change)
BLK: 2x 737 (no change)
EMA: 1x757
As the schedule stands currently, only one extra 757 is needed, should LBA go back up to a 4x 757 base (rumoured to be happening) I would imagine it would be taken from MAN but an extra 737 put in from LBA. Still some tinkering with the schedules so still may see some more routes.
LBA: 3x 757, 7x 737 (1 757 to NCL and 1 737 to MAN vs summer 09)
MAN: 4x 757, 4x 737 (1 737 up on this year)
NCL: 2x 757, 1/2x737 (1 757 up on this year)
BFS: 3x 737 (no change)
EDI: 2/3x 737 (no change)
BLK: 2x 737 (no change)
EMA: 1x757
As the schedule stands currently, only one extra 757 is needed, should LBA go back up to a 4x 757 base (rumoured to be happening) I would imagine it would be taken from MAN but an extra 737 put in from LBA. Still some tinkering with the schedules so still may see some more routes.
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To end the 10 year plan.
righthandrule
I hope you are right that with tinkering we may see some new routes. I hope BLK gets a new route as jersey hardly makes up for the loss of Ibiza or Mahon.
Jet2 it seems are not basing a 3rd a/c at BLK as thought for 2010, and that probably is due to LS filling FRs boots at MAN.
I hope you are right that with tinkering we may see some new routes. I hope BLK gets a new route as jersey hardly makes up for the loss of Ibiza or Mahon.
Jet2 it seems are not basing a 3rd a/c at BLK as thought for 2010, and that probably is due to LS filling FRs boots at MAN.
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Originally Posted by simonchowder
Totally agree , ZB streets ahead on every count ,why any sane person would choose LS over ZB is beyond me.
Reading you other post previous to the above where you state Monarch is you "airline of choice". It's obvious you can come on here and point out any failings you think JET2 may have. What is less obvious is why you come on this thread not just to criticise LS, but to promote Monarch.
It is both off topic and IMO rude, there is a Monarch thread on which you can post the virtues of that airline.
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Righthandrule
Your correct about the old fleet ! , do you know if the aircraft are maintained all the time in this country, or sent overseas for a larger more extensive service, based on a more cost effective engineering basis, or is that left to the bean counters who have real engineering exp ?
Surely the 73`s must be getting close to lap joint inspections ?
That`ll be interesting to see if they get done here.
Best i get off the soap box now.
Your correct about the old fleet ! , do you know if the aircraft are maintained all the time in this country, or sent overseas for a larger more extensive service, based on a more cost effective engineering basis, or is that left to the bean counters who have real engineering exp ?
Surely the 73`s must be getting close to lap joint inspections ?
That`ll be interesting to see if they get done here.
Best i get off the soap box now.
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EGBKFLYER...The wording was not lost on me and hence the reason why I only selected the ZB number of seats and not included the charter. Had I done so then the number would have been in excess of 2m for Monarch!!
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Light maintenance, cabin repairs etc are done in Jet2's hangar at LBA, heavy maintenance is done on Belgrade.
I was talking to one of Jet2's engineers last year and he said they are hoping to get about 5 years more out of them. I'm under the impression the 737 fleet had quite a lot of engine work/heavy mx on them when Jet2 purchased them, considering their age they are pretty reliable. The 737's that have had cabin refreshes are better inside than the mid 90's ex bmi baby 737 J2 have leased but we are all hoping for an order of A319's and A321's but my bet is just newer 733's.
I was talking to one of Jet2's engineers last year and he said they are hoping to get about 5 years more out of them. I'm under the impression the 737 fleet had quite a lot of engine work/heavy mx on them when Jet2 purchased them, considering their age they are pretty reliable. The 737's that have had cabin refreshes are better inside than the mid 90's ex bmi baby 737 J2 have leased but we are all hoping for an order of A319's and A321's but my bet is just newer 733's.
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BFS: 3x 737 (no change)
As the schedule stands currently, only one extra 757 is needed
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Plus whatever is needed for the new 9th base